Pittsfield teacher accused of grooming

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A teacher at a boarding school in Pittsfield resigned amid accusations that he groomed several students.

Matthew Rutledge, 62, taught at Miss Hall’s School for more than 30 years. He was placed on administrative leave on March 27th and resigned a few days later.

This was after a former student reported him to the school for allegedly sexually abusing and exploiting her while she was a student and after graduating. Two other women have since come forward with similar claims.

The head of the school said they are conducting an external investigation.

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